Gazette
Sunday 5th June 2016
“Experiencing the love and life of Christ through vibrant and life changing communities and creative partnerships.”
Sunday’s service was conducted by John Mc Kay at Pakenham and Joan Vogels at Officer where a representative from Legacy spoke about their work. John told us that it was world environment day and that it is Ramadan starting tonight. Synod begins this week with the theme “Letters of Recommendation” and the installation of Rev. Sharon Hollis, inducted recently. Please keep their deliberations in your prayers. He also suggested we see the film Chasing Asylum which is eye opening. John’s address looked at thankfulness, when Jesus assisted the woman who was a sinner who bathed his feet. Jesus forgave her sins. (Luke Chapter 7 – 8). Julie Waters prayers for the people also mentioned the asylum seekers many of whom are in jeopardy as they escape unsafe countries. John commented, using some information from the internet that he saw “dying and dead “people walking in what we consider normal. This perspective is the Biblical perspective, not always the way we see death. The Bible uses the word to describe spiritual death – cut off from God and unresponsive to LIFE and our future. These people are godless – self-centred. This is allowing the image of God to be decayed which is often self-inflicted. This death, not the physical one is the disaster. Spiritual death is far worse than the actual physical death. The story of the prodigal son is one of these stories. He coped well initially but then didn’t. Fortunately his father accepted him back and he is back in spiritual life. Believing in Jesus passes us to our spiritual future. Rev. Ann Simons returns to our pulpit next week. We hope she is refreshed after her time away and we look forward to seeing and hearing about her trip.
Today we celebrated Joan Vogels’ 80th birthday with a special morning tea / luncheon. Congratulations Joan and thank you for all your work in the Parish.
A huge thank you to anyone who helped in any way with services during Rev. Ann’s absence. It was a great team effort which made sure that our services were covere and pastoral care attended to.
We will be holding a sausage sizzle on Election Day, July 2nd. Please watch the pew sheet for a roster. We will need onions and coleslaw plus people to set up, cook and pull down on the day. Please sign up on the sheet in the foyer. For information please contact John or Olive.
If the need arises contact Marie Harding 0418563682 also Julie Waters is supporting Pastoral Care call her on 0401073685
“Mural on Main” is a partnership with Beaconhills College giving the opportunity for everyone to take part in a project which will occur at our church. Times are varied Monday 9am – 2pm, Tuesday 3.30pm – 6pm, Wednesday 1pm to 6pm, Thursday 3.30pm – 6pm, Friday 9am – 12 noon, Saturday 9am – 12noon. There are times to suit everyone so come along and use your talents and have fun at the same time. Contact Marie Harding 59427326 for more details.
Please remember if you change address, phone number or medical information give a copy to Olive so your “blue sheet” can be updated. If you have not completed a blue information sheet or a yellow membership sheet please collect one from the foyer.
Don’t forget the donation jars in the foyer for “Fellowship of the Least Coin”, “4Cs Combined Christian Churches” who support people locally and “Lexi Waters”. Also a tin for Asylum Seekers. If you have spare coins please consider these containers.
The next Wild Worship with Pastor Belinda Clear is on Saturday 18th June 5.00 – 7.00pm and every 3rd Saturday for the remainder of the year. A great time for children, their parents and grandparents. Theme is The Lost Sheep.
Pew sheet information can be left in the folder in the kitchen by Thursday pm, phoned to her 0407506662 or missglynis@bigpond.com
This week:
Wednesday 8th June 9.30am Diabetes Forum. $5 entry includes morning tea and lunch RSVP June 1st Meryl 50411306
Friday 10th June 10.00am MECWA Drop In lunch Marie Harding and Doreen Stitt
Sunday 12th June 10.00am Pakenham Service: Rev. Ann Simons
Sunday 12th June 11.00am Morning Tea: Bev Smith and Ruth Buckley. Washing up assistance always appreciated
Tuesday 14th June 10.00 – 11.30am Beehive Craft Group
Tuesday 14th June 10.00- 12.00pm Main Street Playgroup
Coming events
Saturday 18th June 5.00 – 7.00pm The Wild children and family worship with Pastor Belinda Clear
“Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous.” Psalm Ch 33 V1